LOL Weddings...who's right and who's wrong

18 years ago

DH is just shaking his head at DD Heather and I and all this wedding planning business. He says and I quote "you guys are getting all shook about this stuff way to early here dontcha think?"

I laughed my butt off and said NO WE AREN'T!

Someone did ask Heather why she is trying to do so much so soon. She asked her "well what are you going to do when the wedding is closer? you will have everything done" Heather said Duh! EXACTLY!

We both know there will be plenty to do, especially that last week!

You don't have to answer that question up there, cause I KNOW we are right!

Bwaaahahaha

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stephmc72
18 years ago
Wedding planning is alot of work and the closer it gets, the more stressful it is. I dont blame her for wanting to get things sorted out and taken care of now, that way as the date gets closer, she can just enjoy the time stress free. And besides, it will be October in the blink of an eye.
nodakgal
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18 years ago
Yes it is stressful Steph, I don't want her walking around with a headache the entire last month from trying to get things done and making last minute decisions.
Pretty soon it will be spring and then 4th of July and then Labor Day and time to panic! LOL You're right, in the blink of an eye!
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LOL Happytime! I know between now and October there will be at least 1000 more wedding posts from me!
It doesn't take much to throw me into a panic! I will need lots of advice and help answering questions I am positive!
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You know you're right. Just keep in mind some of the things you take care of and get out of the way early can still come back to pressure you later. Another example of stress factors. Don't let it. Keep the attitude that you just have to take care of it is all. The day can wisk by like a blur when stress is the one in control. Neither bride nor mom will enjoy or remember a moment of it. Very best to you both.
stephanie_in_ga
18 years ago
How many weddings has he planned?

THis reminds me of the post last week about how easy cleaning the oven looks to a guy who'd never done it! ;o)
nodakgal
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18 years ago
Bwaaahahaha THANK YOU Stephanie! Now I have a great come back line for him next time he says we're getting shook way too early! LOL
I will be ready for him next time! And there will be a next time I'm sure!

Mallory I will try and remember your words! But you know me, hit the panic button first and figure it out after that! LOL
pixistix
18 years ago
This time, a year ago, I was up to my eyeballs in making 2000 tissue paper flowers (remember the topiaries? :)

I think my hubby made a similar comment once . . . but he never made another one, LOL! Sorry, don't mean to insult anyone, but men just don't 'get' stuff like wedding planning . . . it's kind of like the laundry fairy who magically sneaks in and replenishes their clothes . . .

Enjoy it all, Connie . . . it was the most fun I ever had :)
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
When My Daughters wedding was all said and done after a year of planning.....Main Man and I wondered what we were going to do with all our spare time. We had a blast planning and putting it together. 450 Invitations! About 350 attended.

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mariend
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We will make a list (for you), and check it twice. By the time the wedding comes, everything will be perfect!!

Yeah right!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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October may seem a long way off to him but it will be here before you know it. You are wise to be getting a head start on it. There can be so many things pop up that you hadn't thought about. Keep us posted on how the plans are coming.

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